Kathmandu. To become self-sufficient in rice within two years, chaite paddy cultivation promotion program is going to be implemented in 22 districts of Tarai and inner Madhes.
He said this during the budget speech for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS. The government expects to produce an additional 1.2 million paddy.
Rs 330 million has been allocated for the construction of irrigation infrastructure for rice cultivation. The government plans to promote the cultivation of high-value crop products in 80 local levels in the central and high hilly districts of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim.
Rs 830 million has been allocated for this purpose.
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